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17.07.2010: Vote: What do you think about international laser tag tournaments for regulars?
 Results (left to right): The poll has been conducted at TRUTNEE's (Russian section) in April - July, 2010. Total number of votes received - 62 (100%). Vote Format: single choice, one vote per one IP address.
03.04.2010: Vote: How much time a standard indoor laser tag game should last?
 Results (left to right): The poll has been conducted at TRUTNEE's (Russian section) in January - March, 2010. Total number of votes received - 105 (100%). Vote Format: single choice, one vote per one IP address.
10.01.2010: The budgetary-technical classes of laser tag systems currently operated in Europe and some of the NIS countries
 * The diagram "Europe" excludes Baltic states, Russia and Ukraine (shown separately). The diagrams are based on the data provided by European Laser Tag Directory (ELTD; as per the end of 2009) with the adjustment concerning LaserMaxx sites according to the Manufacturer’s request not listed in the ELTD. The budgetary-technical class separation was done according to the own classification by TRUTNEE; for your quick reference (examples only): we consider Q-Zar system as a typical representative of the low-budget class, LaserBlast - as a medium-class and LaserForce as a - premium-class equipment. (C) 2010 TRUTNEE Laser Tag Portal |
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NEW UPGRADES WERE PRESENTED AT OUTDOOR LASER TAG FESTIVAL IN SARATOV, RUSSIA August, 2010: - New system's upgrades were presented by Russian outdoor laser tag manufacturer Poligon64 during the outdoor laser tag Festival held in Saratov, Russia. Among the upgrades were interactive target, car laser tag set, programmable bomb, military diffusor, etc. Also, a Tournament was held at the Festival with 11 regular teams from different cities of Russia and Ukraine participating in the event. KIEV LASERMAXX OPEN CUP - 2010 July, 2010: - The planned for July 31 - August 01, 2010 International laser tag tournament - Kiev LaserMaxx Open Cup - (Giperboloid arena in Kiev, Ukraine) is postponed due to administrative matters. The rescheduled term will be informed additionally.
"RESIDENT EVIL" May, 2010: - The biggest in Europe laser tag site is opened in Bradford, United Kingdom. The new 1670 sq.m' laser tag arena is named LaserZone and is equipped with ZetaBlast (Laser Blast) laser tag system for 40 players. The arena's maze is themed after Resident Evil movie (see the Red Queen at the picture above) and has several levels. Please, Read more » about the laser tag locations in the United Kingdom.
A BRIGHT ARENA April, 2010: - LaserFun, a new laser tag arena in Swiss St.-Gallen (equipped with Delta Strike laser tag system) attracts special attention due to the bright and unique theming - they use Alien, Predator and even Robot in their maze. The implemented at LaserFun WOW!-factor is a part of the general 'futuristic' concept presented by Delta Strike and aiming at providing the laser tag players with a unique and unforgettable experience. Looks really cool! Please, Read more » about laser tag sites in Switzerland.
HISTORY OF LASER TAG INDUSTRY by TRUTNEE March, 2010: - Inspired by the History of Laser Tag by International Laser Tag Association (USA), TRUTNEE.COM presented the own, updated version of the Industry's History, now for the years 1984-2009. We have thoroughly revised all the commonly known historic facts about laser tag, added new applicable information and illustrations. Please, Read more »
LASERFORCE IS RETURNING TO EUROPEAN MARKET February, 2010: - Australian indoor laser tag manufacturer - LaserForce International - is getting back to European market. Represented in Europe by just several sites, for a certain period of time the Australians actually did not pay much attention to our market, preferring the one of the USA. Now, a massive marketing in Europe is expected. It is said that to get back to Europe as quickly as possible, LaserForce may offer the local market both their state-of-the-art LaserForce Gen6 SuperNova system and some cheaper cut-down versions. Some 'Special conditions' can be applied to European investors, as well. Hot links
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This summer the total quantity of Laser Tag arenas opened in CIS and Baltic countries became 50. Yet, 50 Laser Tag sites for such a big territory is still rather insufficient, when comparing to the year 2004 it is possible to say that the arenas' quantity is really rocketing here. As can be seen at diagram Different types of Laser Tag equipment (see Statistics section of our web page, below), Russian Ataka system became the most common Laser Tag type in the ex-USSR. Besides, this year three new DarkLight arenas and the first LaserTron site in Europe were opened here. So, we can see a certain progress in introducing of Laser Tag idea in many of the ex-Soviet countries. According to the systematized statistics, most of the Laser Tag arenas are still located in Russia... 
8 teams of laser tag players from around the world participated in the 7th annual Armageddon Multi-System Laser Tag Tournament over July 4th weekend. The popular tournament was hosted in the Baltimore-Washington area, with stops in Northern Virginia.
New laser tag arena was opened in St.-Petersburg (Russia) today. Equipped with LT-10 system, this site is the first one in Europe to use American LaserTron laser tag. The new arena is located in Warsaw Express (Game Zona) entertainment center, has 2 levels of maze and is designed for up to 40 players. Good beginning! 
Recently they have opened a new laser tag arena in Kiev equipped with Laser Blast system. Installed in new FEC DyvoSvit, this Laser Blast site is the first one located in the ex-USSR. Besides MegaZone, it is the second laser tag arena in Kiev, as well. Besides laser tag site, they may open a unique attraction Dyno-Safari, that applies Laser Blast tecnologies to animatronic scale models of dinosaurs, in the nearest time. Visit 
We have been informed that they have opened a new Laser Tag arena in Krasnodar (Russia). The new site is equipped with 12-guns MegaZone system imported from the UK. This site is the second Laser Tag arena installed in Krasnodar (the first one uses Q-Zar equipment) and is the second ex-Soviet arena that uses Zone equipment (another one is located in Kiev, Ukraine and is one of the oldest Laser Tag sites here in the ex-USSR).
Russian company Adva Systems (manufacturer of oudoor Laser Tag equipment of Adva Combat Reality trade mark) announces their plans to open 4 new outdoor sites in Russia and Moldova. Three of the the new sites will be equipped with the Laser Tag systems based on Kalashnikov sub-machine gun imitations, one will be styled to be used by kids (the equipment will be designed in resemblance with the guns used in The 5th Element movie). Looks like outdoor Laser Tags are getting popular here in Russia, too...
Have a look at this pretty toy designed for kids who are too small to play standard Laser Tag - Spider Man vs Doc Ock by Kid Designs. Set for two includes 2 laser shooters, vests and wearable targets. Laser shooters may be attached to wrists and work like Spidey's web shooters, targets make noise when hit, laser shooters and targets operate within a 100' range... A good beginning for a kid! 
New Q-Zar arena was opened in Minsk recently. At present time, this arena is the only Laser Tag site on the territory of Belarus (the former Soviet Republic) - in the past, they used to have another Q-Zar in Minsk and LaserForce arena in Brest, but both arenas were closed some years ago. So, the new arena will be much appreciated by both new players and by those who used to go for Laser Tag in the past. Besides, the arena operator - East European Company (well-known as a distributor of Q-Zar and Laser Blast equipment) is planning to add to the maze some "special animatronic effects"... So far - so good, and our best wishes to the new arena's staff and players!
It is just being announced that a new outdoor lasertag club - Alpha-Extreme - has been established in Sebastopol, Ukraine (Crimea). They use Ukrainian oudoor tag system named Action Ukraine Lasertag there. Quantity of players may be up to 8, the number of game modes - 7, number of different game ranges - 3. The price is about USD 8 per person per hour. For further information feel free to visit their 
A discussion about the possibility to conduct a European variant of American multi-system tournament Armageddon has been started at LaserArena's Forum. At present time, the participating lasertag sites and systems, schedule, logistic and accommodation matters are discussed. So far, the UK Armageddon is planned for summer, 2006. Everyone is invited to join the discussion and to share his/her own opinion on-line. 
At Veqtor's official webpage they have published some rather attractive shots depicting the new to-be-released-soon version of their equipment - VEQTOR MAX 2006. There is no technical specifications, the only thing is mentioned are the following features: - Radio based with rich with Digital Sound; - Up to seven teams loaded with features; - Futuristic styling in a choice of colors. So, at present we have no information whether this version is actually released, but the pictures are worth looking at... 
Let us present to our English visitors a detailed description of the new indoor lasertag system produced in Russian Federation - LaserClub. Formally inspired by LaserQuest, by now LaserClub system has undergone a great redesigning and developement: e.g., such unique features as VOP (Voice Operated Phasor), barcoding, programmable targets and headquarters (bases), etc. have been added. At present time we have information about at least 5 LaserClub sites being operated in Russia and Ukraine; the representatives of the Manufacturer also claim they have succesfully exported two systems to Czech Republic and Pakistan (though we cannot confirm this info right now). So, hope you'll enjoy this article... 
How many sites in the world are currently using DarkLight equipment? What unique features are realized in DarkLight? What national languages can be used in this system? What are the ways of training of the site's personnel? What are the plans of DarkLight Developements concerning the further expansion to Eastern Europe? Read our interview with Arthur Haycraft (Sales)... 
What type of equipment is used at the world's longest running lasertag site? What are the unique features of LaserForce Gen6 SuperNova equipment? What is G-Force accelerometer? Does LaserForce have any stock facilities in Europe to supply European customers and what is the total number of LaserForce sites? Read our interview with Len Kelly at LaserForce International... 
What is the difference between American lasertag players and European ones? Where the first European LaserTron site will be opened? How technical support of the future European sites will be managed? Why LaserTron's vest is so heavy? Does LaserTron plan to manufacture outdoor lasertag equipment? See how these and other questions are being answered by LaserTag Guy, Jason Bock... 
European Laser Quest Championships is the event where Europe's premier Laser Quest players fight it out to decide who is the best team in Europe. Currently that title is held by The Tribe Called Quest, of LQ Guildford, England, who were victorious the last time the event was held in May 2005.The 2006 event will be held on the weekend of the 6th and 7th May at LQ Eindhoven in the Netherlands. This 10- year old centre has an arena that will hold up to 25 players, along with a bar, pooltables and 20 network-computers on site! Hotels, restaurants, fast food, shops, pubs and a cinema can be found nearby. Eindhoven should provide the players with the best possible environment for deciding who truly is the best team... 
